Help fight against colds and the flu with these food, vitamin and lifestyle choices.

The first step in approaching cold and flu season is to realize that people are going to get sick. Your kids will be missing some school, and you or your partner will have to take some time off work, but hopefully no one misses more than a day or two.

There’s no perfect solution to avoiding every bug, short of hibernation and quarantining you and your family for months. What you can do is stay comfortable – that’s where Puffs come in – and follow a few easy tips for upping your immune system and mitigating those illnesses.

Of course, a doctor should diagnose any illnesses. Be sure to consult with your doctor before adding or changing anything major in your or your family’s health plan.

You probably won’t get a prescription for chicken soup and garlic the next time you have a cold, but they might actually help you kick it, according to recent research. Common foods with special immune-boosting properties include:

4. Sleep WellGetting seven to eight hours of sleep helps repair cells and lets the body continue to thrive the next day. Loss of sleep can result in a suppressed immune system, so be sure to catch those Z’s even if you’re not feeling under the weather.

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